Nicky Baggett has over 28 years of experience in naval special warfare and maritime operations. He has extensive training and experience in maritime tactics, port security, counterterrorism, and special operations. Currently, he works as a tactical consultant and owns a company that provides maritime tactical solutions. He has trained over 1000 special forces operators and has developed training programs for maritime special operations.

1. Nicky Baggett
Mobile: (757) 770-6487
nick.baggett.ceo@gmail.com
Education:
Completed 100/200 GRT Near Coastal Master, Vessel Security Officer, Port/Facility
Security Officer, Train The Trainer, Crowd Management, Crisis Management & Human
Behavior, Proficiency In Survival Craft, Able Seaman, Basic Survival Training,
Advanced Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety and Social
Responsibilities, and First Aid & CPR at MID- Atlantic Maritime Academy
Twenty-Eight years Naval experience as Maritime and Naval Special Warfare
Operator. Successful, seasoned, and highly motivated. Strong and effective
problem solver. Efficient at moving and completing projects. Maintains
professional ethics, especially under pressure
Post-Navy Professional Experience:
Tactical Consultant-AD TEC LLC (2013-Present): Developing Maritime Courses and
Tactics, Designing Undersea Multiple Application Submersible POD and Armored Long
Range Small Boats. Designed Training Facilities for Law Enforcement, EMS,
Firefighters and Harbor security personnel for four counties in the Texas Gulf Coast
Region.
Consultant-RMGS LLC (2013-2014: Assistant Instructor for Surveillance Course of
Instruction, Scriptwriter for various scenarios for SEAL Team TWO Exercise. Instructed
SWAT members in workplace violence prevention for clients inclusive of active shooter
response in public and private sectors. Independent Consultant for Key Leader
Engagement and Village Stability Operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan in support of
SEAL Team Eight SITEX.
Founder: Lewis Baggett “Always Faithful Foundation a division under Charity Smith
501c. Focuses on helping Veterans, Law Enforcement and Firefighters to lead
meaningful and productive lives after injury or illness. This is accomplished through
home modifications and in mentoring of Veterans and their families due to emotional
disorders such as PTSD, and physical injuries or limitations.
Owner: Force Tactical Solutions International L.L.C. Conducts tactical advising and
development of maritime tactical solutions for the Warfighters.

2. Specific Skills and experience for Maritime/SOF Atn Doctrine SME:
 Considered to be a maritime tactical Expert through my experience at undersea
commands (SDV) and SEAL Teams conducting Visit Board Search and Seizure
(VBSS), operating from Special Boat Teams, riverine boats, coastal maritime
platforms, Naval surface vessels and submarines.
 Leading Petty Officer for the Maritime Cell for a SEAL Task unit. Navigating
distances up to 60 miles in US and International coastal regions in Europe, North
Africa and South West Asia. Conducted at sea rendezvous with US Submarines
and surface vessels and other small craft.
 Subject Matter Expert in international and transnational terrorism throughout the
Middle East, Europe, Africa, Central and South America. Can speak on this topic
and region knowledgeably.
 Tactical training advisor in 11 countries extending over 4 continents focusing on
maritime and counter terrorism operations.
 I Planned, developed and supervised the execution of the first Jordanian 4th
Maritime Fly away capability for the country of Jordan. The King of Jordan,
made this request to the 4th Maritime Head Quarters, in response to piracy acts
against commercial shipping companies with Jordanian crewmembers. Supervised
the training for the planning and execution of a flyaway maritime assault force
and subsequent non-compliant take down of a pirate/ terrorist held vessel
followed.
 I have presented un-official assessments of terrorist organizations and threats they
pose to critical US infrastructure, and the maritime environment, such as
commercial shipping, cruise liners and chemical and oil waterfront loading areas.
 I have produced port security and maritime threat assessment folders for 9
countries. Port and Harbor packages included Force Protection security Measures,
Gap in Host Nation capabilities to respond to a maritime crises, identified high,
medium and low threat areas, hydro surveys and recommendations for
accountability, recovery and extraction of US personnel.
 I have conducted my own security assessments for pier side IED, vessel born IED,
riverine ambush with IED while conducting security for US Naval Vessel port
visits. I have participated in hull sweeping security operations for Naval Vessels
in high-risk ports.
 Developed the first Maritime Special Operation (MSO) mission folders for high
interest coastal regions in the Middle East, Levant and Africa
 Designed and authored the first Maritime Special Operations reporting formats
for NSW in maritime environments
 Have designed Scenarios based on actual and perceived maritime threats for US
and Foreign SOF. I am familiar with conducting and teaching maritime Sensitive
Site Exploitation (SSE), conducting hull searches and bottom searches.
 I am familiar with submerged Cache, Over The beach (OTB) cache and agent
meets. I have developed training plans and trained SOF on these skills based on
practical knowledge and experience.
 I have dedicated thousands of hours working the HUMIT environment. I have
become better than most intelligence specialist at researching, compiling,

3. analyzing and producing packages in the HUMIT environment. These packages
are not only informative with knowledge but also, are developed to keep you alive
so when you walk into an area you know what to expect and the actual ground
threat. This is based on experience as well as research.
 I have experience conducting maritime assessments of Spetsnatz TTP’s in
enclosed bodies of water such as the Caspian Sea. I identified the difference in
maritime TTP’S in enclosed bodies of water and coastal regions to include ports
and harbors.
 I understand most threats, such as FATA, Hezbollah, ISIS, FARC, insurgent and
criminal organizations, and how they often work together and to what extent. This
includes maritime transit tactics, forces and basic capabilities.
 I have a thorough understanding of Islam, both major groups Sunni and Shia and
smaller sects of Islam.
 I have developed Escape and Recovery plans and Force Protection guidelines for
11 countries of medium to high threat. This includes daily travel routes for routine
movement.
 I have Thousands of hours of undocumented time on Special Operations Maritime
Vessels. Instructed SEAL Platoons in Maritime Navigation and Over The Horizon
tactics.
 I have supervised the Diving Operations within the Chesapeake Bay ports and
harbors, Puerto Rico, and Elizabeth River. I am familiar with conducting hull
searches on maritime vessels.
 Developed Jet Ski Tactics for Personal Recovery in denied areas
 I maintain all previous contacts with US Government Intelligence agencies, and
Open Source companies.
Navy Career Leadership Positions
 Successful tour as the Master Chief of Special Operations Troop at SA-TWO.
 Successful tour as the Training Master Chief for SDV Team-TWO.
 Land Warfare, Urban and Maritime Instructor.
 Naval Special Warfare (NSW) qualified; Range Safety Officer: DEMO, Static,
Dynamic, Stand Off Weapons, CQC, and Laser.
 Naval Special Warfare (NSW) qualified; Diving Supervisor: Open Circuit, Closed
Circuit, Semi Closed Circuit and SDV.
 Successful tour as the Special reconnaissance and Sniper Instructor for SDV
Team-TWO.
 Special Operations Manager for SDV Team-TWO.
 Successful tour as the Military Liaison Element Tanzania.
 Lead training/FID Instructor for Lebanon Marine Commandos, Jordan 4th
Maritime Commandos and Pakistan SSGN, Paraguay and Columbian SOF.
 Undersea Advisor for OGA during maritime assessment of Azerbaijan.
 Successful tour as the Task Unit Leading Chief Petty Officer SEAL Team EIGHT.
 Successful tour as the Platoon Leading Chief Petty Officer SEAL Team FOUR.
 Successful tour as the Platoon Leading Petty Officer SDV Team TWO.
 Successful tour as the Joint Commission Observer Bosnia Herzegovina.

4.  Successful tour as the Leading Chief Petty Officer for Water Survival Division,
Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) (MTS).
 Leadership.Hasroutinelysupervisedfrom16 to 60 personnel forthe last27 years as a
Platoon,TaskUnit,DivisionandDepartmentEnlistedLeader.Thisencompassedworking
witha group of distinctlydifferentpersonalitiesfromdifferentbackgrounds,andhaving
themachieve acommongoal while helpingdevelopthembothprofessionallyand
personally.
 Mentorship. Has mentored junior and senior personnel in both professional and
personal matters. This includes both male and female and foreign personnel. I use
Mentoring, leadership and training together, in order to nurture and develop
people, inform decision makers and incorporate effective TTP’S to meet the
current and projected threat.
Teaching/Training Experience:
 Qualified to teach and Instructor as a Master Training Specialist and Train the
Trainer.
 Trained over 1000 Special Forces Operators in small unit tactics and maritime
operations.
 Supervised and executed over 400 Live-Fire and diving operations under arduous
conditions without mishap.
 Developed realistic training scenarios for Land Warfare, Urban, Maritime and
Special Activities for both US and Partner Nation Forces.
 Lead instructor for Marine Commandos and Special Forces in Lebanon, Jordan,
Pakistan, Paraguay and Columbia.